next-gen

adjective

ˈnekst-ˈjen 

: of or relating to a potential, forthcoming, or brand-new version of an existing product or technology : next-generation

next-gen medicines

Next-gen tactical lasers will likely be electrically-powered and diode-pumped, since chemical lasers require storage and transport of heavy ingredients.

—Eric Adams

Those plans could include solar panels, modern heating and cooling systems, and next-gen tech to support a fleet of electric-powered buses.

—Justin Engel

Examples of next-gen in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Electra said the facility will support commercial advanced air mobility, military logistics, and humanitarian applications while strengthening American manufacturing capacity for next-gen aircraft. — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 25 July 2026

Aboard is the latest next-gen RV builder to promise auto-grade components, manufacturing methods and tolerances, and its founder Jiangtao Lyu brings along over a decade of automotive experience at brands like BMW, Li Auto and Daimler. — New Atlas, 23 July 2026

Eli Lilly this morning reported that its next-gen obesity drug helped patients lose substantial weight as expected in a Phase 3 study. — Meghana Keshavan, STAT, 23 July 2026

The Falcon 9's first stage employs nine Merlin 1Ds, whereas Starship's Super Heavy booster uses 33 next-gen Raptors. — Mike Wall, Space.com, 20 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

next-generation

First Known Use

1995, in the meaning defined above